Tyler Perry and Keisha Bottoms
The gist
Georgia governor-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms named filmmaker Tyler Perry to her transition team.
Perry's inclusion comes as headlines reference sexual assault lawsuits against him.
How it unfolded
- May 15, 2025Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms confirms she is launching a campaign for Georgia governor in 2026.
- May 15, 2025Bottoms is producing a Netflix political comedy series with Tyler Perry.
- Nov 3, 2026Bottoms wins the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of any state.
Key terms
- governor-elect
- A person who has been elected governor but has not yet taken office.
Source: Wikipedia